INTERNATIONAL ROCKETRY WEEK, IRW2003 (LARGS, SCOTLAND)


Time was upon us again for another IRW. Our first IRW was back in 1995. This year we would have a few new rockets to fly. The upscale Estes Commanche 3 may even have been the first 3 stage composite rocket to fly in the UK? (if it had worked!). Images below are a small collection of the event. This would be the last year for the Rover Vitesse. Weather was not too bad this year too.


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David and the Haribo rocket on 3 x D12-3's....sadly the rocket spacked!
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David and his Firebolt before it's last flight on a I300T. Dad forgot to load the BP...........Doh.................
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Me and Sean getting ready to fly. Sean on a Hypertek J (only part filled on the pad so lack of altitude)
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Below is me with the camera rocket on a kick but J570 (love that motor or what!!)
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Pad cam view of my old camera rocket that flew fantastic on the J570. That motor still has to be my favourite!
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The upscale Estes Commanche 3 on a H to G to F. Dame.......only the H worked..........
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Above is my IRIS that flew on a 54mm J (this rocket has had loads of flights now).

Below my boost glider before it was lost forever!
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See you all at IRW 2004....................!!